Core Facility Research Specialist I - Molecular Genomics & Lab Ops

University of Miami; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Miami in Miami, FL is seeking a Core Facility Research Specialist 1 to execute complex research protocols in revenue-generating shared resource cores. You will liaise with the SR Director and Lab Supervisor to support equipment maintenance, inventory and compliance.

The role requires handling laboratory data, following SOPs, and ensuring accurate record-keeping while collaborating with senior staff on specialized molecular genetics platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
• Skill in collecting, organizing and analyzing data.

Responsibilities

• Assists in operating sophisticated scientific equipment.
• Assists in the development of new core procedures.
• Assists in ensuring the lab adheres to regulatory policies.
• Reviews laboratory results and maintains records using appropriate lab notebook or database entry.
• Follows SOPs (Standard Operating Protocols).
• Evaluates inventory of supplies and reagents, communicate order needs, place orders and verify receipts. Inventory and manage stock as received.
• Assists in performing QA/QC and maintenance of laboratory equipment, including making minor repairs or communicating with service engineers as needed.
• Possesses the computational skills necessary to acquire proficiency in new software programs, cloud-based tools, online webforms and databases.
• Exercises excellent record-keeping skills for all laboratory work and client interactions.
• Keeps abreast of current publications relative to methods, techniques, and developments within the area of research.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
• Communicate professionally, verbally and in writing, with team members and colleagues
• Exhibit the ability to take direction from peers, follow detailed and specific instructions, take applicable notes, ask pertinent questions and think critically
• Demonstrate the ability to follow standard operating procedures
• Operate standard lab equipment including, but not limited to, single and multi-channel pipettes, centrifuges, heat blocks, thermocyclers, etc.
• Demonstrate the ability to learn molecular genetic techniques
• Perform quantitation and qualitation of DNA/RNA samples by nanodrop, Qubit fluorometer, Agilent BioAnalyzer/Tapestation and gel electrophoresis
• Perform tasks with an attention to detail and a desire to achieve accurate results while minimizing human error and processing failures
• Keep an organized and detailed laboratory notebook associated with all executed laboratory procedures
• Possess the standard computational skills necessary to acquire proficiency in new software programs, cloud-based tools, online webforms and databases
• Work closely with senior research associates to train on at least one highly specialized molecular genetics platform in the genotyping, sequencing or biorepository core in order to successfully execute and troubleshoot its protocols independently

Skills

Attention to detail

Data analysis

Interpersonal skills

Confidential data handling

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Job description

The University of Miami in Miami, FL is seeking a Core Facility Research Specialist 1 to execute complex research protocols in revenue-generating shared resource cores. You will liaise with the SR Director and Lab Supervisor to support equipment maintenance, inventory and compliance.

The role requires handling laboratory data, following SOPs, and ensuring accurate record-keeping while collaborating with senior staff on specialized molecular genetics platforms.